Menopause isn't usually a highly-anticipated part of a woman's life, but it is an inevitable season in life for most women. If you are just now entering into menopause and are experiencing uncomfortable symptoms, you may want to start treating the symptoms with natural methods. Here are two things you can try using that might help you cope with the negative, unwelcoming effects of menopause.

Flaxseeds

Flaxseeds are seeds that come from the fiber producing flax plant, and they are extremely good to eat for many reasons. They contain antioxidants, fiber, fat, manganese, and many other vitamins and minerals. Consuming flaxseeds might help you find natural relief for your menopausal symptoms.

According to recent studies, women that consumed two tablespoons of flaxseeds twice daily experienced fewer hot flashes than normal, and the hot flashes they did have were not as severe. Flaxseeds may have the ability to regulate hormones in the body. This is probably why they offer relief for symptoms of menopause.

You may want to give flaxseeds a try, and you can do this by grinding the seeds in a coffee grinder. You can then add the ground seeds to the foods you eat, such as cereal or yogurt.

Black Cohosh

The second way you can treat your menopausal symptoms naturally is by taking black cohosh, which is a natural herb. This herb also has the ability to control and regulate the hormone levels in your body, and it might be extremely helpful in reducing the hot flashes you experience.

Black cohosh is something you can purchase in different forms; however, using black cohosh extract is one of the best options. Black cohosh extract is placed inside capsules and you can take them daily for relief. Most of these capsules contain 20 mg of black cohosh extract, and this is usually the recommended amount for women.

Recent studies have revealed that women experienced a lot of great results from using black cohosh for this purpose. Many of the women noticed a decrease in hot flashes, headaches, irritability, and other common symptoms of menopause.  

Before you try these natural remedies, talk to your doctor to make sure they are right for you. If you try them and cannot find relief for your symptoms, you could contact your OBGYN and talk to him or her about hormone replacement therapy. This is a safe and effective way to treat menopause symptoms, and it could be the solution you've been looking for. Contact your local women's clinic, such as Bay Area Women's Care, with any concerns.